Abstract:
In order to start a turbine engine, high-pressure fluid is directed onto a turbine to cause rotation of the turbine and thereby start the turbine engine. In a disclosed embodiment, the high-pressure fluid is provided through a fluid outlet in a vane positioned adjacent the turbine. The high-pressure fluid is provided by an air source, which may be another turbine engine, especially where the turbine engine to be started is a tip turbine engine that is not the primary propulsion source.
Abstract:
A transition duct is provided at the outlet of a turbine engine. The transition duct transitions the outlet of the tip turbine engine from round to rectangular. The transition duct also provides a plurality of variable vanes at the outlet of the transition duct. The transition duct incorporates a perimeter slot providing cooling to the duct outer wall and attached components. The variable vanes are installed to vector the exhaust gases. This allows the aircraft to decelerate, hover or accelerate in the forward direction by commanding the position of the variable vanes. One potential application of the tip turbine engine is for vertical installations in aircraft.
Abstract:
A variable area fan nozzle (40) for use with a gas turbine engine system (10) includes a nozzle section (56, 56') that is movable between a plurality of positions to change an effective area (AR, AR 2 , AR') associated with a bypass airflow (D) through a fan bypass passage (30) of a gas turbine engine (10). A protective coating (74) is disposed on the nozzle section (56, 56') and resists change in the effective area (AR, AR 2 , AR') of the nozzle section caused by environmental conditions.
Abstract:
A variable area fan nozzle for use with a gas turbine engine system includes a nozzle section that is movable between a plurality of positions to change an effective area associated with a bypass airflow through a fan bypass passage of a gas turbine engine. A protective coating is disposed on the nozzle section and resists change in the effective area of the nozzle section caused by environmental conditions.
Abstract:
A turbine component comprises a platform and an airfoil extending radially away from the platform and extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge. A leading edge portion defines the leading edge of the airfoil and a trailing edge portion including the trailing edge. One of the leading and trailing edge portions also includes the platform. The leading edge portion is formed of a first material distinct from a second material forming the trailing edge portion. The first material has an operating temperature capability at least 100F higher than that of the second material. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A reverse-core turbofan engine including a propulsor section including a fan and a fan-tip turbine configured to deliver air to a core duct, including a first portion, disposed aft of the propulsor section, and direct air aft, toward an inlet of a reverse-core gas generator, and a second portion, configured to receive air from an exit of the gas generator and direct the air forward and radially outward of the propulsor, toward the fan-tip turbine in the propulsor, thereby driving the propulsor.
Abstract:
The exhaust system (60) includes an exhaust flow path liner (62) surrounded and supported by a plurality of structural duct segments (64, 70). Pluralities of links (84) are secured to and extend between the duct segments (64, 70) and the liner (62). A duct end (88) of the link includes a lock member (96) having a diameter greater than a width of the stem (86). The lock member (96) is configured to be secured within a capture nest (98) defined between and within adjacent junction flanges (76, 80} of the structural duct segments {64, 70) when the segments (64, 70) are secured to each other to secure the segments (64, 70) together. A catch member (100) at an opposed end of the link (84) is secured to a capture node (102) at the exhaust liner (62).
Abstract:
An accessory drive system for an aircraft gas turbine engine is disclosed. The system may comprise an engine case including a core engine cowl and at least a first accessory drive gearbox disposed within the core engine cowl. The at least first accessory drive gearbox may be operatively connected to one or more accessories remotely located therefrom.
Abstract:
In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, a fan section for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The fan may include a rotor disk and a plurality of airfoils fixedly attached to and supported by the rotor disk as a single unitary piece. The airfoils may extend radially outward from the rotor disk with respect to an engine axis. The rotor disk may be made of metal and the airfoils may each be made at least partially of an organic matrix composite.